Goodyear’s days numbered?
NASCAR is having a lot of tire issues, and it seems like it's all over the board. Drivers are cutting down tires, blowing out sidewalls and tearing up the insides. … Read More
Who will replace Mark Martin?
UPDATE #3 Virtually everywhere Ricky Craven goes, fans continually ask whether he'll be back in Nextel Cup racing soon. He already has turned down one marginal opportunity this season and … Read More
Some teams may attend Max’s meeting
UPDATE This rumor is upgraded to 'fact.' Jordan and Red Bull Racing will attend Friday's meeting with the FIA to discuss future rule changes, Autosport has learned, despite claims last … Read More
Champ Car to renew with Monterrey
While AutoRacing1.com has been telling its readers that Champ Car will renew its contract with Monterrey, Mexico when it expires after this year's race, there have been reports by misinformed … Read More
Red Bull to switch to Honda engines
UPDATE #2 Red Bull Racing has hinted that it could carry on with current engine supplier Cosworth beyond the end of this season. Red Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz said: “We … Read More
GP2 team eyes F1
According to this week's Autosport Magazine, Ex-Ferrari designer Enrique Scalabroni wants to take his BCN Competición outfit into Formula 1 by 2008. Speaking at the GP2 official launch at Paul … Read More
Honda leads F1 power race
Honda's RA005Eengine is believed to be the most powerful in F1, according to figures seen published in Autosport Magazine. Honda V10: 955bhpRenault’s RS25: 940bhpBMW: 938bhpFerrari: 935bhpToyota: 935bhp, Mercedes-Ilmor 920bhpCosworth: 915bhp … Read More
Signature team eyes 2006 entry
According to this week's Autosport Magazine, the French Signature team is eyeing a place on the 2006 GP2 grid, even though its plans for this year were ultimately frustrated. The … Read More
Dickerson to DEI
Former Hendrick Motorsports chassis director Eddie Dickerson will interview with Dale Earnhardt Inc. this week. DEI is starting an in-house chassis program, and Dickerson could use his magic to develop … Read More
What’s up with Midland?
The Midland F1 organization has not exactly been pouring money into Jordan Grand Prix in recent weeks and this has been rather confusing for observers who believed that the Russians … Read More
Mexican GP delayed until 2007
According to a report on Autosport-Atlas, The planned return of the Mexican Grand Prix to the Formula One calendar now looks certain to be postponed until 2007 following delays in … Read More
‘LG’ to sponsor F1 team?
Electronic giant 'LG' may become a F1 team sponsor in 2006. BAR is the favorite, according to speculation, with McLaren also in with a shout. LG, already the main sponsor … Read More
A war of words brewing
A reader writes, This is my first chance to write this, but I wanted to share a comment on the local news on Sunday night. With a lead-in teaser something … Read More
Atlantic team eyes Champ Car
UPDATE AutoRacing1.com can now confirm that Polestar would like to move up to Champ Car if sponsorship can be found, hence this rumor is 'fact' in that they are eying … Read More
Newman/Haas to enter Bourdais and Junqueira
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' See Hot News page for announcement. 04/12/05 According to a report in the Detroit Free Press, today, Newman/Haas is expected to enter this year's … Read More
Renault looks to re-sign Alonso
Renault team principal Flavio Briatore has entered into talks with world championship leader Fernando Alonso to extend his contract with the team. The Spaniard has won two out of three … Read More
Kiesa eyes Minardi and LMES
Rumors in Europe are that Minardi driver Patrick Friesacher has not paid his bill and Nicolas Kiesa will step in to do testing and possibly replace him in the not … Read More
Montoya to race at Imola
Colombia's Juan Pablo Montoya should be back up to speed for the Imola race later in April. The McLaren driver had to skip the Bahrain grand prix when he (somehow, … Read More
Chennai to bid for Indian GP?
India's on-off bid for a F1 grand prix is back in the 'on' position. The hugely populated country's first ever local F1 star, Narain Karthikeyan, popped in on the chief … Read More
14 team in trouble?
UPDATE This rumor is now 'fact.' Bob Dillner stated during Saturday's installment of SPEED News that the #14 team was now shutting down for the rest of the season, period. … Read More
Klien may take ‘Friday’ drive
Red Bull Racing may not need to find a new 'Friday' test driver. The F1 team is seeking rivals' support to change the regulation that would stop Christian Klien from … Read More
Japan race gains momentum
Rumor has it that the Japan race received a major boost this weekend after the Japanese dignitaries came away from Long Beach with a very positive feeling. We also hear … Read More
The IRL and Toyota
There has been much speculation as to Toyota's future with the IRL after 2006. We spoke to Toyota's Jim Aust and Les Unger today in Long Beach after the Champ … Read More
The future of Toyota Atlantic
UPDATE #2 This rumor is 'false.' We spoke to Les Unger after the race and he confirmed that Toyota will no longer sponsor the Atlantic series after this year. They … Read More